Radial JR-5 User guide

JR-5

Remote Footswitch

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1165-1845 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1S9
Tel: [phone] • www.radialeng.com
Email: [e-mail]

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USER GUIDE

RADIAL JR-5

Table of Contents Page

Features ................................................................................. 1

Overview & Making connections ............................................ 2

Using the JR-5 for Guitar Switching ....................................... 3

Using the JR-5 for Amp Switching .......................................... 3

Bank Mode vs. Manual Mode ................................................. 4

Warranty .................................................................Back Cover

Thank you for purchasing the JR-5, a remote footswitch controller

designed for use with Radial guitar and amplier switchers such

as the JX44 and the JX42.

We recommend you take a few minutes to read this short
manual before you begin using the JR-5 remote, as it covers
the various features of the device and tips for setup. Should you
have any questions about the JR-5 or its use with compatible
Radial devices, please visit our website at www.radialeng.com
for additional resources and frequently asked questions.

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JR-5 Remote Footswitch

FEATURES

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1. XLR JACK (x2): Connects the JR-5 to the Radial JX44 or JX42

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using a standard XLR mic cable. Connectors are available on both

sides of the JR-5 for the most exible pedalboard arrangement.

2. FOOTSWITCHES 1-4: Heavy-duty latching footswitches with LED

indicators are used to select guitars or ampliers, or recall scenes

from the BANK memory.

3. MUTE FOOTSWITCH: This switch is used to activate BANK mode

on the JR-5, or it can mute instrument inputs or amplier outputs,

depending on which Radial device it is connected to.

4. STATUS LED: Illuminates when BANK mode is active and when

programming banks into the JR-5 memory.

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JR-5 Remote Footswitch

OVERVIEW

The JR-5 is a rugged footswitch designed to operate with Radial

instrument and amplier switchers such as the JX44 and the JX42,

allowing remote control over some features from up to 300 feet away.
This gives guitar technicians the ability to manage inputs and outputs
hands-free, or it can allow the artist additional control from their
pedalboard on stage.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

The JR-5 connects to your Radial switcher using a standard XLR mic
cable. No local power supply is required, as the JR-5 receives power
automatically from the switcher itself.

The JR-5 remote inputs

on the JX44 V2

The JR-5 remote input

on the JX42 V2

When used with the JX44, the JR-5 can control either the instrument

inputs or the amplier outputs, or you can use two JR-5 remotes and

control guitars and amps simultaneously. On the JX42, the JR-5 can only
be used to select the instrument inputs.

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USING THE JR-5 FOR INSTRUMENT SWITCHING

To control the instrument inputs with the JR-5, connect it to the XLR input
labelled GUITARS. The footswitches 1-4 on the JR-5 will perform the
same function as the ON switches on the front panel of the JX44 or the
JX42, complete with LED indicators to let you know at a glance which
instruments are currently active.

In addition to the input selector footswitches, the JR-5 includes a MUTE
switch. When pressed, this will temporarily mute all instrument inputs on
the JX44. Pressing this switch a second time will revert back to the prior
combination of active inputs.

The JR-5 can be used to select the guitar inputs of the JX42 V2.

USING THE JR-5 FOR AMPLIFIER SWITCHING

To control the amplier outputs with the JR-5, connect to the XLR

marked AMPS. The footswitches 1-4 on the JR-5 will now control the ON

switches on the JX44 for the amplier outputs. When selecting ampliers

with the JR-5 remote, the LED status indicators on the front panel of the

JX44 will also turn on/o󰀨 to mirror your selections.

When used for amplier switching, the center MUTE footswitch on the

JR-5 duplicates the JX44’s front panel mute control. Both switches

can be used to silence the amplier outputs of the JX44, and their

LED indicators sync together to display the current mute status at both

The JR-5 can be used to select either the guitar inputs

or the amplier outputs of the JX44 V2.

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USING THE JR-5 TO STORE AND RECALL BANKS

The JR-5 can also be operated in BANK mode, which stores up to

four combinations of instrument or amplier on/o󰀨 settings, eliminating
excess toe-tapping during complex performances. BANK mode can be
accessed when using the JR-5 for either guitar or amplier switching.

When the JR-5 is operating in BANK mode, the front panel controls on

the JX44 o the JX42 will still function as typical on/o󰀨 switches. This

scenario allows you to recall four banks with the JR-5 footswitch, while
using the JX44 front panel controls to temporarily add or subtract

instruments/ampliers.

PROGRAMMING BANKS WITH THE JR-5 FOOTSWITCH

Besides manually controlling the inputs or outputs of a Radial
instrument switcher, the JR5 also has the ability to program and
store its own set of four banks. The following steps outline this
procedure:

• Hold down the MUTE footswitch for 8 seconds.

• The MUTE LED indicates the bank you are currently
programming by the number of blinks. Select the desired

combination of guitar inputs/amplier outputs using the

footswitches 1 thru 4. Hit the MUTE footswitch to write the

bank to memory and advance to the next bank.

• Repeat until all four banks are setup and stored. Hold the

MUTE footswitch for 3 seconds when nished.

RECALLING BANKS

• Hold the MUTE footswitch for 3 seconds to enter BANK mode.
The STATUS LED on the JR-5 will illuminate, indicating
BANK mode is active.

• Use the footswitches 1 thru 4 to recall the four banks from the
JR-5’s internal memory.

• You can exit BANK mode at any time by holding the MUTE
footswitch for 3 seconds, until the STATUS LED turns o󰀨.

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THREE YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY

RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. (“Radial”) warrants this product to be free from defects in mate­rial and workmanship and will remedy any such defects free of charge according to the terms
of this warranty. Radial will repair or replace (at its option) any defective component(s) of this

product (excluding nish and wear and tear on components under normal use) for a period of

three (3) years from the original date of purchase. In the event that a particular product is no
longer available, Radial reserves the right to replace the product with a similar product of equal
or greater value. In the unlikely event that a defect is uncovered, please call 1-800-939-1001
or email [e-mail] to obtain a RA number (Return Authorization number) before
the 3 year warranty period expires. The product must be returned prepaid in the original ship­ping container (or equivalent) to Radial or to an authorized Radial repair center and you must
assume the risk of loss or damage. A copy of the original invoice showing date of purchase
and the dealer name must accompany any request for work to be performed under this limited
and transferable warranty. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged due

to abuse, misuse, misapplication, accident or as a result of service or modication by any other

than an authorized Radial repair center.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE ON THE FACE
HEREOF AND DESCRIBED ABOVE. NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER­CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL EXTEND BEYOND
THE RESPECTIVE WARRANTY PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE OF THREE YEARS. RA­DIAL SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE AND WHERE

THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED.

To meet the requirements of California Proposition 65, it is our responsibility to inform you of the following:

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Please take proper care when handling and consult local government regulations before discarding.

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Radial Engineering Ltd.
1165-1845 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 1S9
Tel: [phone] • www.radialeng.com
Email: [e-mail]

Radial JR-5 User Guide - Part #: R870 1181 00 / 03-2021

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